Table 4 List of Short and Long Term IVC Filter Complications
Short Term Complications | Long Term Complications |
|---|---|
Inability to cannulate vein | Filter migration |
Arterial Puncture | Filter tilting |
Hematoma | Filter strut fracture |
Hemorrhage | IVC perforation by struts |
Air embolism | IVC thrombosis |
Pneumothorax | Lower extremity swelling from venostasis |
Hemothorax | Â |
Wound infection | Â |
Insertion site thrombosis | Â |
Misplaced filter | Â |
IVC perforation | Â |